Prepare against Patxi Moreno Estebanez
Spain · World #4,995 classical · FIDE ID 24538663
Our database contains 95 games by Patxi Moreno Estebanez, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Patxi Moreno Estebanez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patxi Moreno Estebanez before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,274 | 2,293 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,171 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 42 | 28 | 25 | 44.2% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patxi Moreno Estebanez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patxi Moreno Estebanez's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 48.8% | 52.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 34.1% | 82.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 14.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 82.1% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Estebanez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 96.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Patxi Moreno Estebanez's chess games
All 95 games by Patxi Moreno Estebanez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 42 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Asier Lakunza Plazaola | 2,201 | ch-Gipuzkoa A | B53 |
| Apr 2018 | Sergey Birjukov | 2,169 | 3rd Salou Open U2300 | A07 |
| Jul 2026 | Bals Hernandez,J | 2,108 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | E40 |
| Dec 2023 | Marcos Garcia Ramos | 2,102 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open A | A24 |
| Apr 2023 | Alex Odriozola Coscolin | 2,088 | 43rd San Sebastian Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa A | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Euskadi U18 | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,161 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,763 |
| Primera Gipuzkoa-ch | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 3rd Salou Open U2300 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| 41st San Sebastian Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,220 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patxi Moreno Estebanez's chess games?
95 games by Patxi Moreno Estebanez, from Aug 2014 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Patxi Moreno Estebanez has played.
What does Patxi Moreno Estebanez play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Patxi Moreno Estebanez opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patxi Moreno Estebanez answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patxi Moreno Estebanez play as White?
As White, Patxi Moreno Estebanez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patxi Moreno Estebanez play as Black?
As Black, Patxi Moreno Estebanez most often plays: King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Patxi Moreno Estebanez's FIDE rating?
Patxi Moreno Estebanez is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,293 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Patxi Moreno Estebanez played?
Our database contains 95 games by Patxi Moreno Estebanez, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 28 draws, 25 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patxi Moreno Estebanez?
95 games by Patxi Moreno Estebanez reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.